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Early Origins of the Strelly family

The surname Strelly was first found in Nottinghamshire at Strelly, a parish, in the union of Basford, S. division of the wapentake of Broxtow. "The Hall is a neat modern mansion, surrounded by well laidout pleasure-grounds, and commands fine views of the romantic scenery in the vicinity. The church is a handsome cruciform structure, with a lofty tower: the nave is separated from the chancel by a richly-carved oak screen; there are several tombs of the Strelley family, and the windows exhibit some ancient stained glass in good preservation." 1 The place name dates back to the Domesday Book in 1086 where it was listed as Strahlie. 2 " The principal part of Okerthorpe, in the parish [of South Wingfield, Derbyshire], belongs to the ancient family of Strelley." 1

Early History of the Strelly family

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Strelly Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Strelley, Streley, Strelleigh, Strilley and others.

Early Notables of the Strelly family

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Migration of the Strelly family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Andrew Steley landed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1743; David Strilly landed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1743.


Contemporary Notables of the name Strelly (post 1700) +

  • Mr. William Strelly, British sheriff, held the joint position of Sheriff of Nottingham, England from 1456 to 1457


  1. Lewis, Samuel, A Topographical Dictionary of England. Institute of Historical Research, 1848, Print.
  2. Williams, Dr Ann. And G.H. Martin, Eds., Domesday Book A Complete Translation. London: Penguin, 1992. Print. (ISBN 0-141-00523-8)


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